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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.41, 11,179.77 and 3,755.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.41, 11,179.77 and 3,755.71 is: 5,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.41 : 11,179.77 = 3,755.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.41/11,179.77 = 3,755.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.41x = 11,179.77 × 3,755.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.41x = 41,987,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,987,973.99/7,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.60

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